You may name your daughter Nailah. Nailah was the name of several great female companions of the Prophet (peace be upon him). Here are some of the important ones:
- Nailah bint al-Farafisah, the wife of the pious caliph Uthman (may Allah be pleased with them both).
- Nailah bint al-Rabi b. Qays:
- Nailah bint Sa’d b. Malik,
- Nailah bint Salamah
- Nailah bint Ubayd.
All of these great women were among those who swore allegiance to the Prophet, peace be upon him.
The Prophet, peace be upon him, did not object to the name; if it had been objectionable, he would have certainly recommended that they change their name.
The word Nailah means an abundance of generosity.
So, there is no offensive meaning associated with the name.
The fact it was used to refer to an idol does not make any difference. It was not a proper name for an idol. It was merely the case of a woman who committed adultery, and then as a punishment, Allah turned her and her partners into stones.
Based on these considerations, the scholars have not objected to naming a daughter Nailah.
We also ought to remember that the basic rule in customs is permission (naming included) unless forbidden.
In conclusion, it is fine to name your daughter – if you choose.
Almighty Allah knows best.
Thursday, Jan. 01, 1970 | 00:00 - 00:00 GMT
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